Amare

Meaning of Amare

It means "handsome", "beautiful", or "pleasant". It conveys a sense of attractiveness and likability.

Amare has Ethiopian roots — browse every Ethiopian baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Amare

After ranking as high as #427 in 2011, Amare has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Amare

• Amar'e Stoudemire
  Basketball player, six-time NBA All-Star
• Amare Miller
  American football player
• Amare Barno
  American football player
• Amare Jones
  American football player
• Amare Campbell
  American football player

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Questions about the name Amare

What does the name Amare mean?

Amare means it means "handsome", "beautiful", or "pleasant". it conveys a sense of attractiveness and likability, and it comes from Ethiopian origins.

Is Amare a boy's or a girl's name?

Amare is most commonly used as a boy's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Amare?

Amare did not appear in the top 1,000 baby names in 2025, which makes it a genuinely uncommon pick.

When was Amare most popular?

Amare peaked at #427 in 2011.